I have found that using all the same brand of cable through out my system is best. I think that when you switch brands and designs they contradict each other. You get the worst of both worlds. There may be better solutions mixing the right cables but I think it would take a ton of work and resources.
Cumulative Effects of Cables?
If one is useing a specific interconnect cable between a cd player and a preamp and that cable has a certain "sweetness" - then when you add another identical interconnect between the preamp and the power amp, does the new interconnect add more "sweetness" or is the sonic effect limited to the sound the cable produces on its own? Can anyone comment on this subject?